Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
100.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
41.3s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
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Trunk volume
400L
455L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.55,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.3 s
34.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1808.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
223 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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